
Synopsis/Details
Chad Dawson has it all—or so it seems. A successful executive at a prestigious firm, he lives in luxury, drives the finest cars, and believes his future is secure. In the span of days, his carefully constructed life crumbles. A hasty divorce leaves him stripped of wealth. At work, allegations of misconduct and fraud cost him not only his career but his reputation, branding him “toxic” in the industry. Betrayed by pride, arrogance, and misplaced faith in material success, Chad is left homeless and adrift.
Destitute and broken, Chad finds reluctant refuge at Haven House, a homeless shelter. There, he encounters Clara Wren, a compassionate counselor who sees past his bitterness, and Samuel Banks, a blind, elderly man with an unshakable faith. Samuel becomes Chad’s unlikely roommate and spiritual guide, challenging his pride, cynicism, and anger with simple truths, scripture, humor, and unwavering compassion.
As Chad adjusts to life among those he once dismissed, he wrestles with his past mistakes, his resentment, and his shattered sense of identity. Slowly, through the lessons of humility, forgiveness, and grace, he begins to understand that true wealth is not measured by contracts, cars, or corner offices—but by faith, kindness, and the relationships we nurture.
Deep Within Us is a story of fall and redemption, charting the transformation of a man who loses everything only to discover what truly matters. Blending drama, spiritual reflection, and character-driven storytelling, the film asks: What happens when the world strips away all you worship—will you find strength deep within yourself, or lose faith entirely?
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rite of Passage
Story Situation:
Remorse
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Few
Advanced
Country:
United States of America (USA)